On Tuesday, September 12, 2017 UF / IFAS Extension Washington County will be providing a insect pest identification and management workshop for vegetable producers and home gardeners throughout Northwest Florida.

Entomology specialists from the University of Florida and Extension agents will be leading hands on sessions focusing on insect pest management in vegetable production. This workshop is relevant to anyone growing vegetable crops in any season, but will have a special focus on fall vegetable pests.

Lunch will be provided and CEUs for pesticide license holders will also be available.

Common Vegetable Plant Diseases in the Florida Panhandle 1:05pm-1:35pm

Pest and Pathogen Walk 1:35pm-2:05pm

CAPS Exotic Corn Diseases of Concern 2:05pm-2:35pm

Sample Submission, Arthropod and Disease samples 2:35pm-2:50p

Matthew J. Orwat started his career with UF / IFAS in 2011 and is the Horticulture Extension Agent for Washington County Florida. His goal is to provide educational programming to meet the diverse needs of and provide solutions for homeowners and small farmers with ornamental, turf, fruit and vegetable gardening objectives. Please feel free to contact him with any questions you may have.